My background is in fabrication of stainless steel and have over 25years of experience in New Zealand and Australia.
As a 49 year old male of Maori and European descent, father of 2, a son, brother and uncle, I have been inspired by the love and support of my family and my life experience. Raised on a dairy farm and living next to the Waipa river gave me an affinity with the land and nature. I moved into the dairy industry as a stainless steel welder building dairy factories for cheese, butter and milk powder in both New Zealand and Australia. As I worked with stainless I could see possible images and forms that could be developed into sculptures and my creative urges grew over time to where it is today.
A stint as a tourism owner operator with Wiseway Canoe Adventures on both the Mokau and Waikato rivers gave me more inspiration as it fed my desire to get closer to nature and particularly to the river. The Waikato River has a major impact on the lives of every individual as water is a necessity of life. I have a desire to create images that reflect the beauty of nature and the river. I am a recovering alcoholic who has been in sobriety for 13 years. I have been through many trials and tribulations and at times it has been fraught with difficulty.
Stainless steel is a difficult material to work with and at times it can be unyielding and unforgiving. In my pursuit to develop sculptures that touch the lives of others, working with stainless steel has been a journey of self discovery. It is reminiscent of the ebb and flow of life which can also be unyielding and unforgiving as we struggle to come to terms with the difficulties that one experiences along life’s pathway.
Despite the difficulties associated with overcoming life’s challenges, there is beauty at the end of the journey if you have passion, persistence and perseverance. My sculptures allow me to participate fully in life and to share the beauty of nature in a medium not well known to people.
No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa
Naku noa na
Darren Wise
Resin & Ink
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Klownin Art Kustom Airbrushing
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Rivercity punjabiz
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Ash creationz
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forget the rules, if you like it, WEAR IT!! �
it's the little thing that makes you ... Hamilton Gardens
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Visited the garden on the way back to Auckland. It was a decent especially since it h... Hamilton Operatic Costume Hire
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When I couldn't get stuff from my regular costume shop like accessories e.g. wigs, ha...
Sounzgood DJ Entertainment
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Thank you - the Photo Booth was one of the highlights of the evening. Couldn't have ...
Hamilton Fringe Festival NZ
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Avant-garde, theatrical, genius;
#TronFringe will be held from the 26th of October t...
Renew Quartet
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We are a newly formed a cappella quartet based in Hamilton, New Zealand singing four-...
Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic November ...
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The OFFICIAL page of the Bridge Water Ski Classic. Staged on the Waikato River betwe...
The Drum & Bass Massive
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DJ Freecells new radioshow “The Drum and Bass Massive” broadcasts live every Monday N...
Create Common
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Bringing together people who are passionate about connecting creatively with God and ...
National Contemporary Art Award
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National Contemporary Art Award - Exhibition 29 July - 5 November 2017 at Waikato M...to add Darren Wise Stainless Sculptor map to your website;
